branch out
phrasal verb
branched out; branching out; branches out
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
—often + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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Zoom out: There are plenty of chances to branch out at one of our city's bakeries or diners.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
David and Bob Gersh will stay engaged at the agency, continue to rep their clients, stay on the board of directors and will plot moves as the company branches out further into sports representation.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
So go ahead to branch out, reach for the cool idea, and get started.
—Sheriff Ahmed, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Cotopaxi started as a colorful backpack brand, but has since branched out into apparel and other complementary products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
David and Bob Gersh will stay engaged at the agency, continue to rep their clients, stay on the board of directors and will plot moves as the company branches out further into sports representation.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
So go ahead to branch out, reach for the cool idea, and get started.
—Sheriff Ahmed, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Cotopaxi started as a colorful backpack brand, but has since branched out into apparel and other complementary products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for branch out
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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